Miracle of Ludbreg
Ludbreg, Croatia
The Miracle
During Mass, the wine in the chalice transformed into blood. The blood has been preserved in a crystal vial for over 600 years. Pope Leo X confirmed the miracle in 1513, and the shrine is one of Croatia's most important pilgrimage sites.
Scientific Findings
The blood preserved in the crystal vial has been examined at various points in history. The relic has been continuously preserved since 1411. The papal confirmations by Leo X (1513) and Benedict XIV (1739) provide strong ecclesiastical documentation.
My visit to Miracle of Ludbreg
I visited the site of the Miracle of Ludbreg miracle in Ludbreg with some skepticism, I will admit. But seeing the preserved evidence up close, and reading the scientific analyses, gave me a lot to think about. The church itself is peaceful and well maintained.
February 18, 2025